US 24 Ml Ebnd over Sand Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · East of Murray Blvd · Structure no. I-17-HS
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml Ebnd over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml Ebnd over Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,900 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml Ebnd over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml Ebnd over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 Ml Ebnd over Sand Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml Ebnd over Sand Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml Ebnd over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.